Why can the same Canon EF 24-105mm lens have different prices on Amazon?
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I found the Canon EF 24-105mm lens listed on Amazon at several different prices. If the listings are for the same lens model, why would the price vary so much? Are these usually different versions, or is it more about the seller, condition, or import status?
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Photography Stack Exchange contributor
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They are all the same lens, they are just being sold by different sellers who have set their own price, presumably based on the discount they got from the wholesaler.
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If the listings are for the same Canon EF 24-105mm model, the lens itself may be identical, but the offers can still vary in price because of seller differences and item status. Common reasons include:
- different third-party sellers setting their own prices
- new vs. refurbished vs. used condition
- grey-market/imported stock versus officially distributed stock
So a lower price does not always mean a different optical version; it may just be a different seller or a lens with different warranty/support terms. That said, some Canon lenses do exist in multiple versions, so it’s always worth checking the exact full model name and listing details carefully.
Before buying, compare the seller, condition, warranty, return policy, and whether the lens is listed as refurbished, used, or imported.
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